Crewe Alexandra vs Tranmere Rovers: match statistics
Crewe Alexandra presents solid home form with 53% wins at their own stadium and a positive goal difference of +8 in home matches. The hosts have won 3 of their last 5 matches overall, earning 2 points per match, which evidences good disposition. Tranmere Rovers, on the other hand, finds itself in a clear crisis, losing 4 of their last 5 matches and conceding an average of almost 2 goals away with only 31% away wins. The difference in form and defensive efficiency speaks in favor of the hosts, although Tranmere is capable of scoring goals (average 1.63 away), which could lead to a draw. Taking all statistics into account, Crewe Alexandra holds a clear advantage, but it is not a guaranteed victory due to the unpredictability of football and the relatively balanced ball possession of both teams.
Crewe Alexandra vs Tranmere Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Crewe Alexandra played against Tranmere Rovers in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Crewe Alexandra has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Tranmere Rovers has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Crewe Alexandra scores 1.47 goals per game and allows 1.18. Tranmere Rovers scores 1.36 and allows 1.73. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Crewe Alexandra's games and 61% of Tranmere Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 55%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Tranmere Rovers has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.36 per game. Crewe Alexandra takes 11.8 shots per game, while Tranmere Rovers takes 12.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Crewe Alexandra leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.68 goals per game after halftime. Tranmere Rovers leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.82 after halftime.
When the teams score
Crewe Alexandra's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (10 goals). For Tranmere Rovers, it is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Crewe Alexandra presents solid home form with 53% wins at their own stadium and a positive goal difference of +8 in home matches. The hosts have won 3 of their last 5 matches overall, earning 2 points per match, which evidences good disposition. Tranmere Rovers, on the other hand, finds itself in a clear crisis, losing 4 of their last 5 matches and conceding an average of almost 2 goals away with only 31% away wins. The difference in form and defensive efficiency speaks in favor of the hosts, although Tranmere is capable of scoring goals (average 1.63 away), which could lead to a draw. Taking all statistics into account, Crewe Alexandra holds a clear advantage, but it is not a guaranteed victory due to the unpredictability of football and the relatively balanced ball possession of both teams.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Crewe Alexandra | Tranmere Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Crewe Alexandra is 233% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Crewe Alexandra · 0.6 pts / game - Tranmere Rovers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Crewe Alexandra is 8% better for: goals scored per game.
1.47 goals / game - Crewe Alexandra · 1.36 goals / game - Tranmere Rovers
Crewe Alexandra is 47% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.18 goals / game - Crewe Alexandra · 1.73 goals / game - Tranmere Rovers
Crewe Alexandra scores in 74% of games (25 of 34 meczów), while Tranmere Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 21% (7 of 33 meczów).
Tranmere Rovers scores in 79% of games (26 of 33 meczów), while Crewe Alexandra keeps a clean sheet in 18% (6 of 34 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Crewe Alexandra
Over / Under - Tranmere Rovers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Crewe Alexandra - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Tranmere Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 27%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -7 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Crewe Alexandra
Tranmere Rovers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Crewe Alexandra | Liga | Tranmere Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.65 | 2.57 | ▲ 3.09 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 54% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 47% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 26% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 69% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 76% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Crewe Alexandra's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Tranmere Rovers. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Crewe Alexandra vs Tranmere Rovers?
The EFL League Two match finished Crewe Alexandra 2:1 Tranmere Rovers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Crewe Alexandra vs Tranmere Rovers?
Crewe Alexandra score 1.47 goals per game on average and Tranmere Rovers 1.36. The EFL League Two average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Crewe Alexandra's matches and 61% of Tranmere Rovers's.
What form are Crewe Alexandra and Tranmere Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Crewe Alexandra have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Tranmere Rovers 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Crewe Alexandra vs Tranmere Rovers?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.